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Mexico is known for its folk art traditions, mostly derived from the indigenous and Spanish crafts. [14] Pre-Columbian art thrived over a wide timescale, from 1800 BC to AD 1500. Certain artistic characteristics were repeated throughout the region, namely a preference for angular, linear patterns, and three-dimensional ceramics.
Pilgrimages to sacred sites are one of the key features of the culture of the Huichol people. These sites spread over 800 km (500 mi) between the Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico and follow the pre-Hispanic trade routes. The pilgrimages are important in preserving the culture of the Huichol.
Mexican cuisine is an important aspect of the culture, social structure and popular traditions of Mexico. The most important example of this connection is the use of mole for special occasions and holidays, particularly in the South and Central regions of the country.
Mexico's artesanía tradition is a blend of indigenous and European techniques and designs. This blending, called “mestizo” was particularly emphasized by Mexico's political, intellectual and artistic elite in the early 20th century after the Mexican Revolution toppled Porfirio Díaz’s French-style and modernization-focused presidency. [2]
Mexico has a variety of cultures which came from European and Mesoamerican cultures. This mix of cultures leads to the creation of traditional tales and narrations better known as myths and legends. This mix of cultures leads to the creation of traditional tales and narrations better known as myths and legends.
The history and tradition of the city of Atlixco is recalled with music and dance. ... Huehue Atlixcayotl recalls traditions of central México. December 21, 2022 at 10:53 AM.
How a Revolutionary Art Became Official Culture: Murals, Museums, and the Mexican State. Durham: Duke University Press 2012. Elliott, Ingrid. "Visual Arts: 1910–37, The Revolutionary Tradition." Encyclopedia of Mexico. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn 1997, pp. 1576–1584. Emmerich, Luis Carlos. 100 Pintores Mexicanos/100 Mexican Painters ...
After Mexican Independence, mask and dance traditions showed a syncretism and mask traditions have continued to evolve into new forms, depicting Mexico's history and newer forms of popular culture such as lucha libre. Most traditional masks are made of wood, while some are made from leather, wax, cardboard, papier-mâché or other